The Discovery Channel has been pretty successful with their web-based viral videos, so their upcoming online show, the "Deadliest Catch" is already anticipated to be a hit.
The video shows a glass tank full of crabs falling and breaking, freeing hundreds of crustaceans.
I'm not sure if this ad was a lucky fluke and shot on the spot of the real accident or if it was a well choreographed stunt. Chances are, you will probably never find out, but the video is a great watch.
Fake Accidents
Discovery Channel Deadliest Catch: Accident or Not?
Trend Themes
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